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His priorities include reducing their opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran, securing greater Gulf commitment to the fight against Islamic State group (ISG), and ending the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210650
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The longevity and outlook for currency pegs.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197261
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While the rift between Washington and its Gulf allies is not as wide as it was at the height of the 2011 Arab uprisings, Gulf states do not particularly trust Washington's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197126
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The deal enhances US security cooperation with Manama. However, Bahraini civil society advocates are concerned that the defence agreement has put building Gulf security ahead of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282109
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This comes amid a growing divergence between the two countries on oil policy, economic diversification and the conduct of regional affairs, including in Yemen. It forms a strong…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262973
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He declined to confirm reports of a Saudi visit preparing to reopen diplomatic facilities closed in 2016, pending further progress. A fourth round of negotiations between Saudi…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264795
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The separatists appear to have captured most of Aden. UAE officials say they will still provide assistance to their local partners, after the early July announcement that the UAE…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245736
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Long-term patron Riyadh has become increasing impatient with Beirut in recent years, largely because of the growing dominance of Tehran-linked factions. This year, Saudi Arabia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262449
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Major banks and investment companies have also announced planned mergers in 2016-17. The Ipsos City Index in July named Abu Dhabi the second-best place to live and work…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224222
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The previous day, the Pentagon said that Moscow was trying to influence events in Libya. Since intervening in Syria in September 2015, President Vladimir Putin has established…